Living in Lancaster, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Lancaster · Census data 2020–2024
Lancaster has 3,216 residents with a median age of 45.5. The median household income is $68,911 (30% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $215,700, the median rent is $1,019/month.
Lancaster at a glance
- Population
- 3,216
- Median age
- 45.5State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $68,911State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $215,700State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,019/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 75.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 30.1%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Lancaster a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Lancaster
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Lancaster the median home value is $215,700, 35% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,019 per month, which is 27.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,772 a month in housing costs.
Lancaster median household income
The median household income in Lancaster is $68,911 and the income per person is $63,522. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Lancaster: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,557
- Owner-occupied
- 75.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 24.9%
- Vacant
- 8.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1942
- Average household size
- 2.19
Lancaster demographics
- Population
- 3,216
- Median age
- 45.5
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 28.4%
- Households
- 1,421
- Foreign-born
- 3.8%
- Veterans
- 8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Lancaster ›
Education in Lancaster
30.1% of adults 25 and older in Lancaster have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 10.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Lancaster
- Unemployment rate
- 1.9%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 11.5%
- Drive alone
- 71.4%
- Public transit
- 0.1%
- Walk to work
- 6.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.1%
Lancaster vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lancaster | 3,216 | $68,911 | $215,700 | $1,019 |
| Guildhall | 371 | $115,000 | $321,200 | $850 |
| Northumberland | 1,815 | $40,268 | $120,100 | $1,018 |
| Jefferson | 1,013 | $67,188 | $296,700 | $867 |
| Whitefield | 2,516 | $63,125 | $240,400 | $1,077 |
| Lunenburg | 1,267 | $53,125 | $164,000 | $1,025 |
| Dalton | 916 | $81,429 | $191,400 | $900 |
| Gilman | 165 | $57,788 | $98,500 | $1,279 |
| Groveton | 834 | $37,321 | $104,700 | $1,022 |
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What is the median household income in Lancaster, NH?
The median household income in Lancaster is $68,911, 30% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Lancaster?
The median home value in Lancaster is $215,700, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Lancaster?
The median gross rent in Lancaster is $1,019 per month, about 27.1% of household income.
Is Lancaster, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 46% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.9%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the New Hampshire median; a poverty rate of 16.7%.
What is the median age in Lancaster?
The median age in Lancaster is 45.5 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Lancaster?
The average commute to work in Lancaster is 23 minutes; 11.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Lancaster?
The unemployment rate in Lancaster is 1.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Lancaster?
30.1% of adults in Lancaster have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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